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trilateration
This term is a technical descriptor used primarily in geodesy, navigation, and radio-location. It describes a specific geometric method of positioning based solely on distance measurements. It is often confused with triangulation, which relies on the measurement of angles rather than distances.
In modern contexts, the word is most frequently associated with Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. Because it describes a specific mathematical process or a scientific method, it is treated as an uncountable noun in professional and academic discourse.